5 Tips to Improve Your Desk Lunch

Now that you're interning, don't make lunch suck.

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Eating lunch at your desk has become a staple of corporate America. There’s even a website dedicated to the solitary, pathetic act of eating unappealing lunches at the work desk. Maybe it’s because everyone is so stressed out about keeping their job, or it could be we just don’t like socializing with work colleagues, but ether way, it’s sad to eat lunch with your computer. And apparently, it’s also bad for your health.

With internships underway and recent grads joining the real world, we’re all in for some changes. So why not spice up your lunch, too? Follow these tips to have a better desk lunch.

1. Never eat out of a paper bag.

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Paper bags are eerily reminiscent of middle school cafeteria lunch. Things get greasy, especially if your lunch has an oily component. It’s just not a good look.

2. Make a desk drawer pantry.

Photo by Stephanie Manley

Take one of your desk drawers and dedicate it to lunch. You should keep a good quality plate and bowl, nice silverware, napkins, your favorite cup or mug, and a cutting board. Also store olive oil, salt, pepper, and other condiments, like sriracha, to avoid bland meals. Don’t forget some side snacks.